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id: 656bbe4c45fc9512d58ba0e2
title: Task 9
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-9
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# --description--

The word `earlier` is used to talk about a time before the current moment or the time being discussed. It's like saying `before now` or `some time ago`.

For example, `If you finished your work earlier, you can relax now` means if you completed your work some time ago, you have time to relax now.

# --question--

## --text--

What does `earlier` indicate in a sentence?

## --answers--

A future event

### --feedback--

`Earlier` doesn't refer to something in the future.

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The present moment

### --feedback--

`Earlier` doesn't refer to the current moment.

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A past time compared to now

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A scheduled plan

### --feedback--

`Earlier` doesn't refer to a planned future event.

## --video-solution--

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